John graves simcoe was the third of four sons, and the only one to live past childhood. Click on records for canada, ontario, simcoe county. The anishnaabeg traditional territory ranges from alberta to ontario in canada and into michigan, wisconsin, and. John graves simcoe was a british general and politician.
Early canada historical narratives simcoe and the birth of upper. Simcoe chapter canada post heritage club 72 leuty avenue toronto, ont. Simcoe is an unincorporated community and former town in southwestern ontario, canada. Learned institutions and societies canada, simcoe ont. John graves simcoe history shapes the world in which we live. In 1793, upper canada, led by lieutenant governor john graves simcoe, a loyalist military officer, became the first province in the empire to move toward abolition. The society collection toronto contributor toronto public library. Collection, british columbia historical books collection. Developments in york were rapid and chief justice elmsley and his brotherinlaw, john. Simcoe, former town, now incorporated into and administrative centre of the regional municipality of norfolk. Simcoe was named after john graves simcoe, first lieutenantgovernor of upper canada 179196, who visited here in 1795 and granted milling privileges to aaron culver, a loyalist settler. Simcoe had left the province never to return,9 and while. Statistics canada, 20062016 censuses of population.
Early canada historical narratives simcoe and the birth of. History of the simcoe county region georgian college. History is a form of autobiography, an essay in selfknowledge. Simcoe county archaeological management plan appendix d. Plundered and partly burned by american soldiers during the war of 1812, the hamlet survived and expanded. John graves simcoe was the possessor of a tory mind of more than usual rigidity. The canadian historical associationla societe historique du. This site offers digital versions of various historical texts from across canada. Early canada historical narratives simcoe and the birth.
Operational history historique operationnel north west rebellion the 35th battalion the simcoe foresters mobilized four companies for active service on 10 april 1885. Beginning in 1858, a seperate simcoe county marriage register was created. The population of simcoe district in 1842 was 12,592 and there were 96 schools. Simcoe, john graves 17521806, first governor of upper canada, eldest son of captain john simcoe who was killed before quebec in 1759 and of katherine stamford, was born at cotterstock in northamptonshire on 25 feb. Settled before 1780 and named after john graves simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of upper canada, the town is a tobaccocuring and foodprocessing centre. You will see a list of available records for the county. Pembroke in 1757 and in 1759 sailed for canada as commander under james cook, the master. It is a celebration of the diversity of the lgbt community in simcoe county. John graves simcoe was then sent to boston in the 1770s on the eve of the american revolution. The province of upper canada, 1818 the county, named by lieutenant governor of upper canada john graves simcoe in honour of his father captain john simcoe, was established as part of the home district in 1798 by the legislative assembly of upper canada. As it was known historically to nest within simcoe county, forestry staff were approached in 2016 to explore the potential for habitat creation within the simcoe county forest. This publication has been transcribed from the original simcoe district marriage register 18421857 held by the archives of ontario. His father died, most probably of pneumonia, on the quebec expedition of 1759, and the family moved to his mothers home, exeter.
County of simcoe archaeological management plan thematic history and colonial period archaeological potential page 1 1. Canadian family history resources surrey libraries. The quebec bill, which became the constitutional act of 1791, was introduced in the british house of commons by prime minister william pitt. Biography macaulay, john simcoe volume viii 18511860. Simcoe s father, lieutenantcolonel thomas gwillim, an aidedecamp of general wolfe, was with wolfe when he died on the plains of abraham in 1759. Originally published in 1909, the two volumes of andrew f.
Statistics canada released its first set of data from this census, on population and dwelling counts. He also contributed to the abolition of slavery in canada. Simcoe county, in particular the former wendake area near nottawasaga bay, was the site of the earliest nonfirst nations exploration and settlement of ontario. Simcoe is an unincorporated community and former town in southwestern ontario, canada near lake erie.
Where no data is displayed, the data has been suppressed for data quality reasons. Oct 31, 2012 simcoe was named after john graves simcoe, first lieutenantgovernor of upper canada 179196, who visited here in 1795 and granted milling privileges to aaron culver, a loyalist settler. Canada and a portrait of john graves simcoe from 1791. The family settled successively in the administrative centres of. Historical land occupancy information in 19th century ontario. History of the simcoe ounty region georgian college. You will also see above the list the link places within canada, ontario, simcoe county. Hunters a history of simcoe county continue to be the goto resources for the history of early simcoe county. Beautiful lake simcoe was named by simcoe in honour of his father, john simcoe, r,n.
A historical plaque adds that lieutenantgovernor simcoe gave land to aaron culver in 1795 on the. Dress in upper canada 17901840 ryerson digital repository. Pdf of the city of toronto and the home district commercial directory and. His father died, most probably of pneumonia, on the quebec expedition.
Settled before 1780 and named after john graves simcoe, the first lieutenant governor. Simcoe was appointed lieutenantgovernor on 12 september 1791, and left for canada with his wife elizabeth and daughter sophia, leaving three daughters behind in england with their aunt. Alexander macdonell and the politics of upper canada pdf. The three nations that were settled on the reserve were headed by chief snake, chief assance, and chief yellowhead. Another 51 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1609, 1695, 1609, 1631 and 1645 are included under the topic early simcoe history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. In 1807, the british parliament prohibited the buying and selling of slaves, and in 1833 abolished slavery throughout the empire. For marriages prior to 1842, consult the home district marriage register. Lake whitefish registre public des especes en peril. Another 51 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1609, 1695, 1609, 1631 and 1645 are included under the topic early simcoe history in all our pdf extended history. He helped in the establishment of institutions such as courts of law, freehold land tenure, trial by jury, and english common law. The three nations that were settled on the reserve were. It is part of the huronia region of central ontario.
This is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the county and is a must have for anyone researching their heritage in simcoe. John graves simcoe was a general of the british army who later served as the first lieutenant governor of upper canada, which later became ontario. Early canada historical narratives lieutenant colonel john. County of simcoe, not including separated cities of barrie and orillia. History the text in this section is based on an article in wikipedia. Apr, 2015 the real simcoe was born in 1752 to a royal navy captain who died during the french and indian war. On the 30 may 1849 the simcoe district was abolished.
Canada sir john colborne in 1830, to relocate indigenous peoples in the region in one area. Ontario, second largest province of canada in area, after quebec. The first volume covered the simcoe countys public affairs, while the second detailed the histories of. In the same convey that carried wolfe, john simcoe died of pneumonia near the. Simcoe county post office names and history part 1. It is the county seat and largest community of norfolk county. The simcoe family were prominent in the administrative affairs and social life of early upper canada and in devonshire, where the family was based. The quebec bill, which became the constitutional act of 1791, was. Historical research from home archives simcoe county. Early canada historical narratives mystery memorial. Simcoe s father john simcoe died of pneumonia shortly after the battle of quebec during the seven years war while serving in the royal navy.
Publication date 1908 usage public domain topics learned institutions and societies canada, simcoe ont. It was also known as lake taronto until it was renamed by john graves simcoe, the. This will take you to a list of towns in the counties, which are links to records for the specific town. Adjala township, simcoe county pioneer settlers circa 1866.
The simcoe district was created from the home district in march 1837, however, the simcoe district was not officially proclaimed until a court house and a jail were constructed by 1843. The simcoe county archives was the first county archives in ontario and is the central repository of genealogical and historical materials for all of simcoe county. In 1998 aileen ribeiro called for a more art historical approach to the history of dress, identifying the. Despite having those naval connections, in 1770 simcoe decided to. The first volume covered the simcoe countys public affairs, while the second detailed the histories of the pioneers. To honour his late father, john graves simcoe enlisted as an ensign in the british army. Early canada historical narratives lieutenant colonel. Simcoe county post office names and history part 2. Once formally established in late 1842 and early 1843, marriage returns for simcoe county had to be returned to the clerk of the peace in the district town of barrie. Lea maynard led simcoe chapter and cohosted the 2018 agm here in toronto, with pineridge, humber and trentsevern chapters. M4e 2r4 newsletter july 2020 hello everyone and hope we are all staying home and staying safe.
It is in simcoe county between lake couchiching and lake simcoe. It was incorporated as a village in 1867, but the history of what is today the city of orillia dates back at least several thousand years. He is seen by many canadians as a founding figure in canadian history, especially by. John graves simcoe, british soldier and statesman who became the first lieutenant governor of upper canada presentday ontario. It lies along the lynn river, 5 miles 8 km north of lake erie. Simcoe streets, known as elmsley house, which stood until the last generation and which, after the war of 1812, served for many years as a residence of the lieutenant governors of upper canada. Lea also worked with canada posts santa program and sick kids hospital for the past 3 years and we are the only chapter across canada involved in this extra program. John graves simcoe simple english wikipedia, the free. Her maiden name, gwillim, is preserved in the township of gwillimbury, a name that appears in both york and simcoe counties.
Although it is geographically located within simcoe county, the city is a singletier municipality. They left england in september and arrived in canada on 11 november. Local history resources internet archives a history of simcoe county by andrew f. John graves simcoe biography famous people in history. Simcoe s arrival at niagara history is economics in action. John graves simcoe 25 february 1752 26 october 1806 was a british army general and.
Simcoe county ontario pioneer history upper canada. Dictionary of national biography, 18851900simcoe, john. Internet archives a history of simcoe county by andrew f. Due to severe weather, the simcoes spent the winter in quebec city. He was educated first at exeter, and in 1766 was sent to eton. Early history of the simcoe family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our simcoe research. Simcoe and salt history is knowledge of the individual. The entire text has been carefully processed to make it fully computer searchable and the search speed has been enhanced by our fastfind technology.
At the time of the first european contact in the 17th century the lake was called ouentironk beautiful water by the wyandot huron people. Simcoe, former town, now incorporated into and administrative centre of the regional municipality of norfolk county, southeastern ontario, canada. John graves simcoe biography facts, childhood, family. Feb 21, 2021 john graves simcoe, born february 25, 1752, cotterstock, northamptonshire, englanddied october 26, 1806, exeter, devonshire, british soldier and statesman who became the first lieutenant governor of upper canada presentday ontario. As john simcoe macaulays name indicates, his father, a british army surgeon, enjoyed the patronage of lieutenant governor john graves simcoe even before leaving england for upper canada in 1792, where he rose in the service to become a deputy inspector general of hospitals. The bills birth resulted from the influx of loyalist americans into canada from the colonies following the american. The simcoe county archives is closed to the public until further notice. Lac simcoe is a lake in southern ontario, canada, the fourthlargest lake wholly in the province, after lake nipigon, lac seul, and lake nipissing. The coldwaternarrows reserve was situated on 10,000 acres between lake matchedash and lake simcoe.
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